by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher says his family was pelted with chicken bones and other objects during Sunday's game at Browns Stadium and security officials instigated an altercation with his relatives that led to five arrests.

The incident, which police described as a "riot," occurred as Fletcher played in his hometown for the first time as a pro. The 15-year NFL veteran said he had purchased 42 tickets for the game.

A report by the Cleveland police, released Monday night, described a chaotic scene in which Sgt. James Neal tried to eject a man who said he was related to Fletcher. Police said the man was observed taunting Browns fans.

"The fans were doing a little harassing and stuff like that, and some of them were throwing things down from the second level," Fletcher said. "(Stadium security) didn't defuse the situation. I think one of the stadium workers, he went overboard with what his job responsibilities were."

According to the report, Neal grabbed Jermaine Robinson, 40, after he was observed taunting fans. Police said a relation, Asu Robinson, then punched the officer, knocking him to the ground, where the officer was kicked, punched and called a derogatory name.

More officers arrived to arrest Asu Robinson while a "riot" formed in the concourse area, according to police. Four more men were arrested: Devonte Robinson, Jermaine Robinson, Michael George and Terence Woods, who was treated for "exposure to mace." The police report said all five men - between the ages of 19 and 43 - were under the influence of alcohol.

The arrests were for simple assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and aggravated riot, police said. The men had not yet been officially charged Monday night, police said. Fletcher said family members remained in custody Monday.

Police said a woman, Yvette Houston, suffered injuries and was treated at Metro Hospital. Fletcher said his 57-year-old aunt suffered neck injuries during the incident.

Fletcher said his 13-year-old cousin was harassed and hit in the face by Browns fans before the game, which the Redskins won 38-21.

"I'm very disappointed," Fletcher said. "Obviously, we were the road team, so my family and friends were wearing Washington Redskins memorabilia ... my jersey, hats, whatever the case may be. (When) you go to different stadiums, fans say stuff and things like that.

"You kind of deal with that and understand that â?¦ (but) it gets to a point where you take it too far. It definitely went too far."